NewSelf vs Nova
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Nova
Best for: Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price
Visit Nova →NewSelf and Nova are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NewSelf starts lower at $100/mo versus $156/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.0 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
Nova
All-in: medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee.
First 3 months of medication ship and bill together at $269 on provider approval.
Provider picks the strength; sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg.
All-in: medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee.
First 2 months of medication ship and bill together at $319 on provider approval.
Daily dual GLP-1 + GIP microdose; sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg.
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What’s included
NewSelf
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Nova
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
NewSelf
8.3/10
Nova
7.0/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | NewSelf | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$100/mo | $156/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | ✓49 | 2 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | 1 warning | ✓None |
About NewSelf
NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo). LegitScript certified. Available in 48 states + Puerto Rico. Uses 503A licensed pharmacies with third-party testing.
Read our full NewSelf review →About Nova
Nova (NovaCure LLC) is a Texas- and Florida-only telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in three formats each — weekly injection, weekly needle-free sublingual tablet, and a daily sublingual microdose — alongside hair, sexual-health and peptide programs. Every price is all-in, covering medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee, and the weight-loss line runs from $156 to $210 a month.
Read our full Nova review →Pros & Cons
NewSelf
What we like
- Semaglutide+ from $99.97/mo — among the lowest prices in the dataset
- All dosages at the same price — no price escalation as dose increases
- LegitScript certified with 503A licensed pharmacies
- Third-party potency, sterility, and endotoxicity testing
- 48 states + Puerto Rico coverage
- B12/B6 + Glycine enhanced formulations
- No membership fees
Watch-outs
- Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
- Compounded only — no brand-name options
- Site also promotes AI health optimization and longevity (broader platform)
Nova
What we like
- Every price is all-in — medication, shipping and the required Nova Care fee are in the number you see, with no separate membership line at checkout
- Three formats per molecule: weekly injection, weekly needle-free sublingual tablet, and a daily sublingual microdose
- Six compounded GLP-1 options priced $156 to $210 a month, all shown before you pay
- States its service area plainly in the footer — Texas and Florida
- iOS and Android apps for messaging your care team and tracking orders
- Free refrigerated shipping on every order and no separate consultation fee
- Discloses clearly that the FDA does not approve compounded medications
- Tells you plainly that sublingual mg are not interchangeable with injectable mg — a real safety point most sellers skip
Watch-outs
- Only available in Texas and Florida — most readers cannot buy here at all
- The two RDT tablets bundle their first months into one upfront charge: $269 for 3 months of semaglutide, $319 for 2 months of tirzepatide
- Its pricing page splits a $99 membership from medication, but checkout charges a single all-in figure, so the two do not reconcile
- The pricing page promises you are only charged if a provider prescribes, but the refund policy says membership fees are not refunded if they decline
- The refund policy still refers to patients 'located outside Texas', so it has not been updated since Florida was added
- The compounding pharmacy is described only as a state-licensed 503A facility and is never named
- Oral daily strengths are provider-selected (36 or 145 mcg) and the site does not say which you will get
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out Nova with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Nova remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
Choose Nova if…
You want Texas and Florida readers who want needle-free GLP-1 options at an all-in price and a starting price around $156/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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